Surrey · London and the South East
Horsell Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Horsell and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Surveys for landlords and agents in Horsell
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents and landlords in Horsell book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Horsell
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Horsell drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Horsell (GU21, GU22)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Horsell
Fairoaks Airport is about 2 miles from Horsell. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. About 3.3 miles north lies Botleys Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Horsell has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Woking station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Horsell is about 1 mile north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Surveys in Horsell work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across Surrey, we cover Horsell and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the GU21 and GU22 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Elm Road, Heath Road and Popes Lane and the roads around them. Horsell is on the A3046, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover Woking (1 mile south-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile south-west), Mimbridge (1 mile north-west), Sheerwater (1 mile east) and St John's (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
Around Horsell
Around Horsell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Horsell Village School, Milford Green and Coxhill Green and The Red Lion pub. For rail, the closest station is Woking station, about 0.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles south) and Woking Community Hospital (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and Boldermere Lake.
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Horsell questions
Do you cover smaller places like Horsell?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Horsell?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
How much does a roof survey cost in Horsell?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
What affects the price in Horsell
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A visit to a smaller place like Horsell is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Horsell
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. In an older home around Horsell, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Horsell
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Signs you need a roof survey in Horsell
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
If you run a business near The Peacocks, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours